Junior 'Jacks Strike Back

Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are a-Changin" perfectly describes the consistent and rapid advances in modern culture, sports, politics....you get the idea. The powerful tune was slithering through this Kronum fan's head one Sunday afternoon on the field at a K-Rec High School game, as the new guard  played out a tight match. The revolutionary changes from Kronum's conception, inception, reception, and probably a lot of other "ceptions", were becoming regular occurrences each and every Sunday.

Kronum's times are definitely "a-changin". 

Except for the Champions of course.

NimbleJacks captain Mike Gulla did his best Scott Kennedy impersonation and rallyed the Baby Bunnies in the final minutes to dethrone the defending champion DyNastys in the overtime shootout format. Ryan Sheplock's upper 90 laser and Dan Lemongelli's huge save on the DyNasty's best shooter were the vital ingredients for the pile-on celebration that ensued. The 2012 Spring Champs victory was hardly an upset, however. The Junior 'Jacks game-management, shot selection, and overall athleticism was visible from Week 1 and improved throughout the season. Gulla, Chase "Foot Ninja" Fullen, and Bobby the Dishman, Sheplock, Lemongelli, and a plethora of other 'Jacks regularly hopped over opposing defenders and stone-walled some of the league's premier scorers. 

The vengeance win more than made up for the loss incurred at the hands of the DyNastys earlier in the season. The Jacks undefeated regular season bid was roundly rejected by the Nastys in dramatic comeback fashion and the Rivalry was born. 

One thing is certain, all any team really has to do is name themselves the NimbleJacks to garner a title.

Congrats to the 2012 NimbeJacks. Good Show.

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